Fears about climate change impacting young people’s mental health
In about half of people, mental illnesses arise before age 18 - add climate change fears and the outlook is grim
For 20 years teenage smoking fell steadily in Ireland. Then along came vaping and it all changed
Campaigners claim global tobacco giants are a significant influence on Ireland’s vaping market
Climate anxiety: ‘It’s reasonable to be feeling scared, anxious, even depressed’
Younger generations are struggling to cope with climate threats of unprecedented scale
Kevin McCoy – made hugely positive impact on the lives of Irish children and vulnerable people
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Gabriel Makhlouf: ‘A full second lockdown would be very serious for the economy’
Interview: Central Bank of Ireland governor ‘particularly worried’ about mental wellbeing
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Blocking out uncertainty with unconsidered optimism will not help you cope with anxieties
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Does exercise help or hinder the body’s ability to fight off infections?
More is not necessarily better. And the location of the exercise could matter, too
Working out on an empty stomach may have benefits
Whether and when we eat could affect how exercise affects us, new study reveals
5 ways to form a good habit that sticks
Be specific about what you want, take advantage of life-change events such as moving job and don’t be too hard on yourself
Could becoming active in middle age be as good for you as starting young?
Researchers found those who were exercising into middle age had lower risk of death
Unions call for end to ‘staggering’ gender inequality for third-level staff
Liberty Hall gathering hears of precarious conditions facing women at universities
UK’s Brexit vote driven by complex new social divides
Referendum represented a reckoning with places that never recovered from shock of de-industrialisation and Thatcherism
Man in vegetative state for 15 years responds to new therapy
The 35-year-old is showing signs of consciousness after receiving nerve treatment
Ireland sixth in European league of new business owners, survey shows
Start-up rate similar to that in the US and is high compared to European countries
Public health at risk from rising use of microbeads, says EPA
Study coincides with UK engineers’ discovery of biodegradable alternative to microplastics
How high tackle sanctions could impact on Six Nations
Penalties for reckless or accidental hits have increased since guideline was introduced
What’s the best way to get rid of belly fat?
Fat around your middle can lead to diabetes and heart disease. So, will sit-ups get rid of it?
How fascist is Donald Trump? Unlikely rise sparks wide debate
Trump-Hitler comparisons may be overblown, but they underline a global issue of rising populism
The Irish architect at London’s Kew Gardens raising revenue through restoration
Funds generated by modernising estate’s outhouses and making them available for rent
Andy McGeady: Time to look at rehab for brain injuries
Recovery is an aspect which is currently missing from return to play protocols
Wearing a bike helmet ‘increases risk-taking behaviour’
Despite new findings cyclists should still wear helmets, says author of risk study
Opinion: Can Arlene Foster save Ulster from misogyny?
North has lowest rate of female participation in parliament in UK and Ireland
DCU named in league table of top ‘young’ universities in the world
Prof Brian MacCraith says high ranking comes despite funding shortage at third level
Andy McGeady: Data on concussion will help to protect rugby players
More awareness about the impact of sport’s invisible injury is vital for player welfare
How mindfulness helped me overcome loneliness in London
All the Lonely People: ‘I was holding my breath for the day that I returned to Ireland’
Derry man Steve Bradley looking to clean up in Bath
Bradley, who came to Bath as a student, hopes to retain Lib Dem seat
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